The Avalanche announced today that the organization will retire former Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote’s number 52 jersey on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013.  The Avalanche will raise Foote’s No. 52 to the rafters prior to the game against the Canadiens at Pepsi Center. 

Foote’s No. 52 will be the fifth sweater number retired in the 18-year history of the Avalanche, joining Joe Sakic (#19), Peter Forsberg (#21), Patrick Roy (#33) and Ray Bourque (#77).